I prefer in-home because the clinic drama was not for me. My issue with in-home has been cleanliness in the house. I had one kid that I loved working with, but they had roaches and my BCBA didn’t seem to think that was a problem. You just never know what you’re gonna get working in peoples homes.
Although is greatly paid and you meet special people along the way ,it is a very stressful field.First been prepared for resisting pain when given aggression by certain clients. You also have to be in emotionally /mental good state otherwise is very challenging.Sometimes you feel amazing like you are doing great and then at times you feel you don’t know anything,feeling like failure.Also if you like boundaries between personal life and work,sometimes it mixes up and you will still find yourself working an hour or few after your session was over,without getting paid.
I just started an RBT position and I'm ready to resign. I have NO EXPERIENCE, but I got the job, and I feel like I was thrown out to the wolves with my first client (in-home). BA always seems busy. I was skeptical from the beginning and I should have stuck with my gut. I want to work with children, but I do not think this is the field for me. God bless every family and child with ASD. I wanted to be great with my job but I don't think I will be with this position. Moving on.
I worked as an RBT in New York and currently while and this is 💯 accurate. I am currently working towards my masters because I encountered so much horribleness in the field. The way rbt get treated should be against the law. I know what not to do when I become a supervisor and will be there for my Rbts. I feel like lair of agencies are corrupt and just want money.
@@ramzitherbt yesss sorry about the typo's lol but for real we need like a union. They treat McDonalds workers better than us and we work with children with special needs and give our all crazzzzy. Also many supervisors not all have like a superiority complex like when you talk about a program etc they look at you like stay in your lane but yea its real lol. I am about to start this youtube page about the injustice lol and I am also a single mom/RBT so I got stories lol
I agree as a parent of a child who is on the ASD and that makes me so angry. You are on a good path, get your masters bc we want people like you to be sups… people who care! And it just makes it worse for the kids when you all are treated badly bc it demoralizes you from doing a good job.
I've been an RBT for about 2 years now. I think it's a rewarding job and I feel proud of what I do but I do feel burnt out. I am experiencing everything that you are talking about and I have experienced working in toxic environments within the clinic. I honestly think it is better to get a day job that you really love and do this part time. It can take a lot out of you emotionally especially if you're only dealing with challenging behaviors. When you start to feel like this it's time to move on. I'm currently looking for work in the morning and would prefer to only do this a few nights a week or on a Saturday. I just don't have that same energy that I had when I first started.
@@ramzitherbt - I like some things about it . I got into this because i liked teaching and supporting the daily independent living skills . I think it's important for teens and young adults to have that support before they become adults. Sadly a lot of companies are so money hungry that young children who don't need so many hours of therapy are subjected to too many hours and end of suffering mentally because parents don't want to do the research. They treat it like day care and don't understand that 80% of children with autism exposed to ABA develop PTSD. I can definitely see why.. It's like mental abuse which i find very scary. That's why i decided to really look for work outside of this asap.
I started as an tech RBT back in Nov. only part time 6H. I have two other jobs (I love) wanted to get in the field and start slowly . I am now at two hours a week . Which I am fine with. Studying to pass the comp and written test. The first few days I shadowed . They explain to me a bit of what was happening . I didn’t understand a lot of it . Then they give me a child with heavy tantrum , I learned as I went . Six months later , I am working now with a different client and this client is teaching me a lot . I am able to practice what I am learning for the exams . With my client prior to this one , I couldn’t practice anything because it was mostly like crisis intervention and antecedent work before the behaviors -I didn’t know this is what I was doing -. There wasn’t a clear goal for me as a new RBT no talks about exams or anything . I did the 40 hrs training in January, it wasn’t until June by Godincidence that thru a conversation with another RBT I found out I only had six months of not retake 40 hours training (it may. Have said during the training but it escapes me). It would have been nice if there was some type of follow ip or a MO for technicians to become rbts within the office . I found out about no pay cancellation and sending me home if client didn’t show (which I am fine with it). I feel like I went in blind folded it and was blindfolded for months . Since there isn’t time to talk to other Rbts it was like during short burst questions during sessions that I find stuff out . I have Ben trying to have my como test since May3rd. Still waiting . I wish I didn’t have to depend on this people to have it done . This part is frustrating. 😢 I wish this could be change . Having to Pursue them , I feel like I am turning the arm by force asking for this favor .
I just pass the test 🤯🤯 I already apply for a company 😅 I’m trying to be optimistic!! I’m a autistic girl mom she is receiving RBT therapy I try my best to help the therapist my daughter have!! Praying 🙏🏽 to God to get a good family 😊
I dont have a connection with this community. Many times the BCBAs and the parents are on the spectrum and they get offended by the therapy. I truly feel that rich ASD people made this up to have a nanny in their home. ASD people are obsessed with control and I have found that alot of times the owners of the companies, the BCBAs and the parents try to push everything on the RBT and control you...quite honestly it can be terrorizing.
RBT is a tough job. I am parent of a child who is on the ASD. My son had great RBT she worked really hard and was an adult learner. We have a new RBT and she starts doing some work and then for the rest of the session she’ll just sit there coloring my sons coloring books and let him play without doing any ABA and that makes me feel very frustrated and angry. I hear your side of it, but I feel like you’re an RBT who cares and who does your job. The first RBT we had was promoted several times because she had a great work ethic. Tbh we didn’t cancel sessions as much at least we tried not to when my son was sick bc I honestly thought about the RBT not getting paid, but sometimes we had to bc it was really bad. When we didn’t cancel session we’d tell our BT and make our son wear a mask and BT would also wear a mask and we’d crack open the window for air circulation. My husband and I learned a lot from our last BT, we’d ask if we could join in the session after work and in between breaks (work from home and in home ABA). We would use some of the things our son was working with that BT and on our own time and weekend implemented it in play and routines as well as on outings (esp summer time). I just want them to get quality BTs who want to do their job. For our new BT we realized she was a bit lost but bc we already knew what our son worked on we are showing our new BT, I let her know that she will probably want to try and make a routine w/ him to get a good rhythm but she won’t take our advise or implement the field trainers advise (I train for a living and understand adult and children styles of learning and do extensive research on ABA and child learning on my own bc I want to help my child) we try to stay out of the session as much as possible at the beginning but this lady is literally coming to just sit on the couch and call out to my son without engaging him. My son is a sweet boy he does have a lot of energy though bc he has ADHD also, so we kinda asked the BT if this is something she’s up to after sometime and sometimes when he has nervous system overload he gets really emotional and sensitive and wants to weep a lot and hug and be held, esp if he has a bad sleepless night, he goes through those every so often. We just really miss our old BT but part of the reason we have the new BT is bc we put our son on Medicaid through OPWDD since they said we could keep his old insurance but that was false and so it took 3 months to get him off Medicaid and back on his old insurance… we were so frustrated because Medicaid does not provide everything we need it to. This super long message to let you know that I think you’re great, thanks for being honest about your experience but also if you can’t do this job don’t do it, it is hard work, don’t expect to just sit there and get paid for not doing your work or giving up trying engage the child and just have them watch their tablet the entire session, you’re stealing from the child’s potential, your employer and frustrating the family who’s trying to get their child the best help possible! Thanks!
Oh I definitely agree that you should deserve the best from your rbt. I’m not sure how long your rbt has been in the field for but where I was as a rbt a year ago is not the same one I am now. I’ve learned a lot More strategies and techniques to implement during sessions. Hopefully you find a rbt that seems engaged with your child and that you guys see a lot of growth from!
im new to being a BT. i was excited to start working with this one company, but I haven't had the best luck with maintaining cases. i decided to look for another agency as a backup, but during this whole time, I have not been getting paid. it honestly sucks because i feel like some companies don't take us seriously. i was happy to start my career in RBT/ABA, but its unfortunate that I've had to go through this negative experience.
I’m sorry to hear that! I’d say if you really love this field try to find a better company or agency as it is very rewarding. It may take awhile but i think it’s worth it.
My clinic has a rotating schedule so when clients call out any therapist can have that shift off or they can have another client. But it usually works out and you still get paid if you take on another client. I’ve never done in-home though.
@@ramzitherbt they’ll get another client if there’s doesn’t come and they didn’t get chosen for the opportunity to be off for the 4 hours. Most RBT’S have the same client for about 6 weeks but it’s a little different for part-time, I mostly do fill-ins, or work with my clients for a short amount of time and then get another.
I hope you find a great mentor/BCBA. Your BCBA should be guiding you on intervention implementation and intervention base on behavior function. Keep in mind the RBT position is training for becoming a BCBA.
I feel this!! I am an RBT/Student Analyst 9 months from finishing!!! The not getting paid for session cancellations thankfully my company does 32 hour full time no matter what.
Why can’t you ask the parents, older siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. there the ones noticing the problems at home, at the beach, etc. you should be asking them how do you calm his/her behavior, those kids are teaching you how to become a Better RBT. just because you where taught by a book doesn’t mean it will work.
I agree. A lot of times though parents need help because their way to calm a kid is just by giving them a tablet to watch videos, and family members have other things in life that doesn’t allow them to give their full attention to a kid, so they let them do what they want.
Because it's the BCBA'S job to do family meetings. RBT's we just implement the programming and because we are not specifically trained to directly discuss the program we refer to the BCBA.
The problem with that, as an RBT, is that a lot of parents or family members need training/educating of their own; so while they may have methods that work short-term, that may not neccesarily work long-term.
I just started not long ago. & I want to be grateful & appreciative of the opportunity. Bc it is something meaningful, something decent, functional enough pay, I can always work up even more, & somexs it really doesn't even feel like a job, bc I do feel passionate enough about. I do like kids, & I can empathize w/ anything & anyone. That it's prob to a fault. & Even tho I don't always know what I'm doing, I don't think anyone else does either. I'll be getting those supervisions & me trying to follow along is like right. Let me grow 10 hands, hopefully snap the facility into being quiet, & hopefully this method will work bc the 100 th time is a charm. & Do all that at once. I've been dealing w/ ppl longer than machinery longer in my working yrs. & Even mechanics can be a mystery. Treating living beings like there's an actual routine to us, methods, or tactics isnt always gonna be effective. Even with "manipulation." In working world though, no1s gonna let u say manipulation. When it's exactly what you're doing. Ugh at the pretend terminology & the sorts we hafta learn that doesn't really actually apply. In the real world. Also, I must've sprained my foot somehow. Chasing after a munchkin or letting them sit in my lap or wever I was doing w/ them little ninjas, lol .. but it's def not easy. My world's kinda do mix in together. But only when it comes to my feels. The other part they don't always want to tell u is there's always a lack of supplies in prob any & every facility. I mean granted, ppl & kids & the such prob accidently or purposefully destroy, get stolen, broken, misplaced, wever. But still . . But I do actually manage to get things done. I do hafta improvise though by the creativity I had to come up with on my own. I finally get kid a noncompliant kid to finally plop down somewhere, fine. Let's have your way then... But in my head it's like I have to mentally go down a list of their skills to challenge, improvising w/ anything close by, while I hafta create something out of thin air, so that they prob don't even think they're doing work. Bc at any second that kids gonna be back to zooooom, pew, pew pew, pew pew pew in no time! & Yet clean, maintain materials, collect date, be supervised,,, listen to multiple convos,, I don't feel completely unappreciated but I don't always feel the most acknowledged. & Some of those bcbas r just straight rude. I have 1 & she has an attitude about everything. & Then she looks around for an audience after saying something so "brilliant" & snarky, bc she apparently needs validation in being a bully "bad arse" or something. Like I said, I'm new. So I don't always know how all my apps work, schedules, everything & everything outside my domain... But then they expect u to deal with curve balls they're not even always sure about, everything else in between, & lots of bs politics between folks, lack of yada yada but meanwhile it's like what do u mean leave the other kid waiting, hanging & what do I do w/ this other kid then. Don't u ppl stress punctuality or is this only used when it's convenient to u. But in her words it's like they can wait. Sooo, let them wait. In short, really don't understand how u can't keep up w/ our messy order but that's on u.. But it's the end of the world if someone else has to wait bc they change everything at the last min & data looks weird but sure if all else fails, just blame the new person. Rather than seeing things out of my reach for what it is. Out of my reach. I always hate coming to the pt of realizing how stunted ppl r emotionally or in any other state. when for the past few yrs all I've done was supposed be in environments where in my head, I thought it was requirements circulate around how much compassion a person could have and other qualities alike. In general. Its like idc if other ppl r testing u, all I did was ask a question .. try too hard.
HAVE YOU EVR SEEN A CHILD BEINNG MISTREATED AT THE CLINIC? I HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT IS NONVERBAL AND SHE WORRIES ME SOMETIMES DURING DROPOFFS. SHE CRIED SO BAD ONE TIME AND DIDNT WANT TO GO TO NIETHER OF HER RBTS. WHEN SHE SEES ME PULLING UP TO THE BUILDING SHE WOULD START FUSSING AND CRYING AND EVEN SOMETIMES DURING PICK UP SHES CRYING SHES BEEN THERE 6MONTHS NOW AND HAS BEEN SWITCHED BETWEEN 5 DIFFERENT RBTS. IVE QUESTIONED WHY HAS SHE BEEN SWITCHED SO MANY TIMES AND THE ANSWER I GOT WAS "WELL WE HAVE SOME RBTS WHO HAS LEFT AND BLAH BLAH BLAH " BUT IVE ONLY SEEN MY CHILD WITH DIFFERENT RBTS THROUGHOUT THE 6 MONTHS SHES BEEN THERE
I haven’t seen any children mistreated but as a parent my self I can see how your child crying worries you. With my clinic kids switched rbts in order to generalize them between different people.
Hi! I see a voice therapist for myself and at the practice they see children with all types of disabilities. It is a speech therapy practice. This is just my opinion but seeing them with the kids and there approach may be better. Not to get your child to speak but how ever she may need to communicate. Or the length of time he or she is with them may be too long. Just my opinion that’s all. I had a brother 😇that was special needs & epilepsy I had to figure out different ways to help him & took different professionals before we found the right team and I totally understand if your baby doesn’t want to go in I’d definitely consider some options. I wish you and your baby the best.
😍 Handsome. But yessss your being super honest. LOL Rbt work can be challenging. Parents who are in denial and do not respect your line of work. People who do not trust the process.
Aw thank you 🙏🏽 Yes this process sometimes can take very long and progress can be very minimal. Then out of no where it clicks for the client. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Thanks for being real! Good to know, I was thinking of doing it but I have 3 little kids an a wife, maybe its a bad fit if theres alot of movement with getting sessions/getting paid.. I also wanted to know if most companies have affordable health care for a family? Or if this job is for people without dependents? Thanks!
In my state, male RBT’s are so rare that they will pay them more even if they don’t have any experience. You’d be treated like a prize at any company lol. I understand that some parents prefer the RBT to be the same gender as their child, nothing wrong with that. It’s always been an issue of supply and demand, but women get really undercut sometimes & when you find out, it sucks.
I gathered.. I shadowed a male. Idk if this is sexist but when males r triggered. They're really triggered. But when not, they're really not. Lol dudes forever have this vibe to them where it's like female: sooo what r u thinking about? Males: ? Nothing. That's kinda to me what it's like working w/ males in a health field. But it's also annoying. Bc the battles they pick r ugh. & They do nt really necessarily excel at the nurturing thing. But I guess they're good for sterness & super "chill." Although not ever having a boy myself is a little awkward. But getting used to them is like plz focus on pottying. Also, we don't need to be playing at the sink all day. Or playing w/ their pp when sitting down. Moving along
I'm becoming an RBT through an online company that trains parents to become certified an employees the parents and pays them. This has been my only option as I have medicaid and can't find a facility that takes the insurance. I'll be honest I would never do this if it were me dealing with other people's children or other adults. Learning to accept my child has a disability is challenging to say the least, patience is journey and not a destination. I would say for anyone else looking to get into this field do your homework, and don't do it unless you have a real passion to make a difference in someone else's life.
I definitely agree that you should only do this job if you want to make a difference! Question so the the online company trains parents so you can become an rbt for your own child?
@@ramzitherbt Yes it's specifically designed to train parents to become an RBT. They help you pass the exam and get certified, they also have live meetings 3 times a week. Once the program is completed and you pass the exam, then your employment begins. It's only in most states with the exception of a few that don't have the program. I think its great because as the parent you get to be in full control of your child's progress. Also if someone wants to do RBT outside of their home, gives you good hands on experience and training.
I'm also a part of this parent training program and happen to see this post. The main reason I chose to do is to help my child and have a better understanding of ABA. The therapy agency we were currently using seems to not be able to keep their RBT's. The parent training they claimed to be doing was not implemented properly. I am realizing all this now after the courses. Doing this parent training program has been eye opening and finally there is real support for parents.
@@jen10272001 Forta is training parents to deliver paid therapy to their own children who already have an ASD diagnosis You can also find video lessons on firstpath autism The autism partnership foundation offers free RBT training also
You are very handsome. I recently got hired for an RBT and i am not comfortable going to clients houses because some people are dirty. I tried to find a clinic setting in NY but nothing has come up yet
@@ramzitherbt I want to work at a center and according to them they don't have a case or a client for me to work with. I'm not comfortable working in people's homes.
Omg for real, bc we miss our old BCBA who came to some in person visits, the new one is located somewhere else and does every so often supervisions over zoom. They need a lot more BCBAs these companies need to stop being cheap as heck, I’m going to start complaining that the companies themselves need restructuring if they’re going to help children with ASD and the BTs need to get paid well and feel acknowledged and valued for better morale!!
I'm relocating to the states and I got this RBT Job opportunity at a clinic. I would appreciate it if you mention what benefits, advantages & disadvantages I should inquire about before I sign the Job contract.
I prefer in-home because the clinic drama was not for me. My issue with in-home has been cleanliness in the house. I had one kid that I loved working with, but they had roaches and my BCBA didn’t seem to think that was a problem. You just never know what you’re gonna get working in peoples homes.
Ohhhh my not roaches! Well I’ve been to other houses and haven’t seen roaches so hopefully that’s a one time thing
I went to a clients house and it was an rv (the little kind) not a winnebago
@@JayKennedy101 Oh my goodness 🤦🏾♀️
This is why I became a BCBA. I feel you brother. I was an RBT for 5 years. And one of few men in the field
no only are you fine as hell but you’re telling the truth, very helpful, thank you 💓
Although is greatly paid and you meet special people along the way ,it is a very stressful field.First been prepared for resisting pain when given aggression by certain clients. You also have to be in emotionally /mental good state otherwise is very challenging.Sometimes you feel amazing like you are doing great and then at times you feel you don’t know anything,feeling like failure.Also if you like boundaries between personal life and work,sometimes it mixes up and you will still find yourself working an hour or few after your session was over,without getting paid.
I just started an RBT position and I'm ready to resign. I have NO EXPERIENCE, but I got the job, and I feel like I was thrown out to the wolves with my first client (in-home). BA always seems busy. I was skeptical from the beginning and I should have stuck with my gut. I want to work with children, but I do not think this is the field for me. God bless every family and child with ASD. I wanted to be great with my job but I don't think I will be with this position. Moving on.
Do what your passionate about. Hopefully your next job is what you want.
If anyone is interested in RBT tips and tricks i can help the process become wayyyyy easier
Hope you figure things out on the way and get supervisors who will support and train you (it's their job! )
@@InspiringJas I'm interested.
I worked as an RBT in New York and currently while and this is 💯 accurate. I am currently working towards my masters because I encountered so much horribleness in the field. The way rbt get treated should be against the law. I know what not to do when I become a supervisor and will be there for my Rbts. I feel like lair of agencies are corrupt and just want money.
Exactly how I feel as well! This field has so much potential but most companies seem money hungry. Let’s get that masters!
@@ramzitherbt yesss sorry about the typo's lol but for real we need like a union. They treat McDonalds workers better than us and we work with children with special needs and give our all crazzzzy. Also many supervisors not all have like a superiority complex like when you talk about a program etc they look at you like stay in your lane but yea its real lol. I am about to start this youtube page about the injustice lol and I am also a single mom/RBT so I got stories lol
I agree as a parent of a child who is on the ASD and that makes me so angry. You are on a good path, get your masters bc we want people like you to be sups… people who care! And it just makes it worse for the kids when you all are treated badly bc it demoralizes you from doing a good job.
Exactly, it is legal abuse of people
Me asff! I am not fond of being an RBT. I cannot wait to be a supervisor and help others
I've been an RBT for about 2 years now. I think it's a rewarding job and I feel proud of what I do but I do feel burnt out. I am experiencing everything that you are talking about and I have experienced working in toxic environments within the clinic. I honestly think it is better to get a day job that you really love and do this part time. It can take a lot out of you emotionally especially if you're only dealing with challenging behaviors. When you start to feel like this it's time to move on. I'm currently looking for work in the morning and would prefer to only do this a few nights a week or on a Saturday. I just don't have that same energy that I had when I first started.
I can definitely understand where you are coming from! Being an rbt can get very draining physically, emotionally, and especially mentally.
@@ramzitherbt - I like some things about it . I got into this because i liked teaching and supporting the daily independent living skills . I think it's important for teens and young adults to have that support before they become adults. Sadly a lot of companies are so money hungry that young children who don't need so many hours of therapy are subjected to too many hours and end of suffering mentally because parents don't want to do the research. They treat it like day care and don't understand that 80% of children with autism exposed to ABA develop PTSD. I can definitely see why.. It's like mental abuse which i find very scary. That's why i decided to really look for work outside of this asap.
Same! I’m currently feeling this. I think it’s time to find a day job,
It’s affecting my own relationship with my own child
I started as an tech RBT back in Nov. only part time 6H. I have two other jobs (I love) wanted to get in the field and start slowly . I am now at two hours a week . Which I am fine with. Studying to pass the comp and written test.
The first few days I shadowed . They explain to me a bit of what was happening . I didn’t understand a lot of it . Then they give me a child with heavy tantrum , I learned as I went . Six months later , I am working now with a different client and this client is teaching me a lot . I am able to practice what I am learning for the exams . With my client prior to this one , I couldn’t practice anything because it was mostly like crisis intervention and antecedent work before the behaviors -I didn’t know this is what I was doing -. There wasn’t a clear goal for me as a new RBT no talks about exams or anything . I did the 40 hrs training in January, it wasn’t until June by Godincidence that thru a conversation with another RBT I found out I only had six months of not retake 40 hours training (it may. Have said during the training but it escapes me). It would have been nice if there was some type of follow ip or a MO for technicians to become rbts within the office . I found out about no pay cancellation and sending me home if client didn’t show (which I am fine with it). I feel like I went in blind folded it and was blindfolded for months . Since there isn’t time to talk to other Rbts it was like during short burst questions during sessions that I find stuff out . I have Ben trying to have my como test since May3rd. Still waiting . I wish I didn’t have to depend on this people to have it done . This part is frustrating. 😢 I wish this could be change . Having to Pursue them , I feel like I am turning the arm by force asking for this favor .
Please let me know how you are doing rn!
That's what I needed to hear. Ty for being honest
I feel this!! ❤🎉 Thanks for making the video 😊
I just pass the test 🤯🤯 I already apply for a company 😅 I’m trying to be optimistic!! I’m a autistic girl mom she is receiving RBT therapy I try my best to help the therapist my daughter have!! Praying 🙏🏽 to God to get a good family 😊
Let’s gooo! Proud of you 💯
Thanks bro I’m coming from a mental health counselor background for over 27yrs, and trying to become a APA therapist.
You can achieve anything you put your mind to! Let me know if you need any help
The challenges you face comes with the job.
I dont have a connection with this community. Many times the BCBAs and the parents are on the spectrum and they get offended by the therapy. I truly feel that rich ASD people made this up to have a nanny in their home. ASD people are obsessed with control and I have found that alot of times the owners of the companies, the BCBAs and the parents try to push everything on the RBT and control you...quite honestly it can be terrorizing.
RBT wages are falling behind inflation. We should be getting $30.00 an hour at the minimum.
Mannnn I would love that lol
Thank you for this video!! I’m preparing myself accordingly
Your welcome! If you have any questions lmk
Good to hear of the cons & pros. Appreciated.
Your welcome! If you need any more videos let me know.
RBT is a tough job. I am parent of a child who is on the ASD. My son had great RBT she worked really hard and was an adult learner. We have a new RBT and she starts doing some work and then for the rest of the session she’ll just sit there coloring my sons coloring books and let him play without doing any ABA and that makes me feel very frustrated and angry. I hear your side of it, but I feel like you’re an RBT who cares and who does your job. The first RBT we had was promoted several times because she had a great work ethic. Tbh we didn’t cancel sessions as much at least we tried not to when my son was sick bc I honestly thought about the RBT not getting paid, but sometimes we had to bc it was really bad. When we didn’t cancel session we’d tell our BT and make our son wear a mask and BT would also wear a mask and we’d crack open the window for air circulation. My husband and I learned a lot from our last BT, we’d ask if we could join in the session after work and in between breaks (work from home and in home ABA). We would use some of the things our son was working with that BT and on our own time and weekend implemented it in play and routines as well as on outings (esp summer time). I just want them to get quality BTs who want to do their job. For our new BT we realized she was a bit lost but bc we already knew what our son worked on we are showing our new BT, I let her know that she will probably want to try and make a routine w/ him to get a good rhythm but she won’t take our advise or implement the field trainers advise (I train for a living and understand adult and children styles of learning and do extensive research on ABA and child learning on my own bc I want to help my child) we try to stay out of the session as much as possible at the beginning but this lady is literally coming to just sit on the couch and call out to my son without engaging him. My son is a sweet boy he does have a lot of energy though bc he has ADHD also, so we kinda asked the BT if this is something she’s up to after sometime and sometimes when he has nervous system overload he gets really emotional and sensitive and wants to weep a lot and hug and be held, esp if he has a bad sleepless night, he goes through those every so often. We just really miss our old BT but part of the reason we have the new BT is bc we put our son on Medicaid through OPWDD since they said we could keep his old insurance but that was false and so it took 3 months to get him off Medicaid and back on his old insurance… we were so frustrated because Medicaid does not provide everything we need it to. This super long message to let you know that I think you’re great, thanks for being honest about your experience but also if you can’t do this job don’t do it, it is hard work, don’t expect to just sit there and get paid for not doing your work or giving up trying engage the child and just have them watch their tablet the entire session, you’re stealing from the child’s potential, your employer and frustrating the family who’s trying to get their child the best help possible! Thanks!
Oh I definitely agree that you should deserve the best from your rbt. I’m not sure how long your rbt has been in the field for but where I was as a rbt a year ago is not the same one I am now. I’ve learned a lot More strategies and techniques to implement during sessions. Hopefully you find a rbt that seems engaged with your child and that you guys see a lot of growth from!
im new to being a BT. i was excited to start working with this one company, but I haven't had the best luck with maintaining cases. i decided to look for another agency as a backup, but during this whole time, I have not been getting paid. it honestly sucks because i feel like some companies don't take us seriously. i was happy to start my career in RBT/ABA, but its unfortunate that I've had to go through this negative experience.
I’m sorry to hear that! I’d say if you really love this field try to find a better company or agency as it is very rewarding. It may take awhile but i think it’s worth it.
thank you for putting captions on this
My clinic has a rotating schedule so when clients call out any therapist can have that shift off or they can have another client. But it usually works out and you still get paid if you take on another client. I’ve never done in-home though.
Yeah that’s a great idea! How would they be able to get another client though?
@@ramzitherbt they’ll get another client if there’s doesn’t come and they didn’t get chosen for the opportunity to be off for the 4 hours. Most RBT’S have the same client for about 6 weeks but it’s a little different for part-time, I mostly do fill-ins, or work with my clients for a short amount of time and then get another.
@@ramzitherbt theirs* Sorry for the late reply :)
Ooh I like that. Keeps everything fresh
it definitely pushed me away from wanting to be a rbt... thanks
Trust me it’s not for everybody! Hope you find something you love
I hope you find a great mentor/BCBA. Your BCBA should be guiding you on intervention implementation and intervention base on behavior function. Keep in mind the RBT position is training for becoming a BCBA.
Thank you yamile! I do have an awesome BCBA, she helps keep me on the right track.
I feel this!! I am an RBT/Student Analyst 9 months from finishing!!! The not getting paid for session cancellations thankfully my company does 32 hour full time no matter what.
That’s awesome Mary. Hopefully the 9months fly by!
@@ramzitherbt thank you!!! Are you still an RBT?? I’m an autistic RBT, and soon to be BCBA.
That’s amazing to hear! Yes I’m still a rbt, update me on your journey Mary!
Why can’t you ask the parents, older siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. there the ones noticing the problems at home, at the beach, etc. you should be asking them how do you calm his/her behavior, those kids are teaching you how to become a Better RBT. just because you where taught by a book doesn’t mean it will work.
I agree. A lot of times though parents need help because their way to calm a kid is just by giving them a tablet to watch videos, and family members have other things in life that doesn’t allow them to give their full attention to a kid, so they let them do what they want.
Because it's the BCBA'S job to do family meetings. RBT's we just implement the programming and because we are not specifically trained to directly discuss the program we refer to the BCBA.
@@markeshiaanderson6781 Correct. I was just about to say this.
The problem with that, as an RBT, is that a lot of parents or family members need training/educating of their own; so while they may have methods that work short-term, that may not neccesarily work long-term.
I just started not long ago. & I want to be grateful & appreciative of the opportunity. Bc it is something meaningful, something decent, functional enough pay, I can always work up even more, & somexs it really doesn't even feel like a job, bc I do feel passionate enough about. I do like kids, & I can empathize w/ anything & anyone. That it's prob to a fault. & Even tho I don't always know what I'm doing, I don't think anyone else does either. I'll be getting those supervisions & me trying to follow along is like right. Let me grow 10 hands, hopefully snap the facility into being quiet, & hopefully this method will work bc the 100 th time is a charm. & Do all that at once. I've been dealing w/ ppl longer than machinery longer in my working yrs. & Even mechanics can be a mystery. Treating living beings like there's an actual routine to us, methods, or tactics isnt always gonna be effective. Even with "manipulation." In working world though, no1s gonna let u say manipulation. When it's exactly what you're doing. Ugh at the pretend terminology & the sorts we hafta learn that doesn't really actually apply. In the real world. Also, I must've sprained my foot somehow. Chasing after a munchkin or letting them sit in my lap or wever I was doing w/ them little ninjas, lol .. but it's def not easy. My world's kinda do mix in together. But only when it comes to my feels. The other part they don't always want to tell u is there's always a lack of supplies in prob any & every facility. I mean granted, ppl & kids & the such prob accidently or purposefully destroy, get stolen, broken, misplaced, wever. But still . . But I do actually manage to get things done. I do hafta improvise though by the creativity I had to come up with on my own. I finally get kid a noncompliant kid to finally plop down somewhere, fine. Let's have your way then... But in my head it's like I have to mentally go down a list of their skills to challenge, improvising w/ anything close by, while I hafta create something out of thin air, so that they prob don't even think they're doing work. Bc at any second that kids gonna be back to zooooom, pew, pew pew, pew pew pew in no time! & Yet clean, maintain materials, collect date, be supervised,,, listen to multiple convos,, I don't feel completely unappreciated but I don't always feel the most acknowledged. & Some of those bcbas r just straight rude. I have 1 & she has an attitude about everything. & Then she looks around for an audience after saying something so "brilliant" & snarky, bc she apparently needs validation in being a bully "bad arse" or something. Like I said, I'm new. So I don't always know how all my apps work, schedules, everything & everything outside my domain... But then they expect u to deal with curve balls they're not even always sure about, everything else in between, & lots of bs politics between folks, lack of yada yada but meanwhile it's like what do u mean leave the other kid waiting, hanging & what do I do w/ this other kid then. Don't u ppl stress punctuality or is this only used when it's convenient to u. But in her words it's like they can wait. Sooo, let them wait. In short, really don't understand how u can't keep up w/ our messy order but that's on u.. But it's the end of the world if someone else has to wait bc they change everything at the last min & data looks weird but sure if all else fails, just blame the new person. Rather than seeing things out of my reach for what it is. Out of my reach. I always hate coming to the pt of realizing how stunted ppl r emotionally or in any other state. when for the past few yrs all I've done was supposed be in environments where in my head, I thought it was requirements circulate around how much compassion a person could have and other qualities alike. In general. Its like idc if other ppl r testing u, all I did was ask a question .. try too hard.
HAVE YOU EVR SEEN A CHILD BEINNG MISTREATED AT THE CLINIC? I HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT IS NONVERBAL AND SHE WORRIES ME SOMETIMES DURING DROPOFFS. SHE CRIED SO BAD ONE TIME AND DIDNT WANT TO GO TO NIETHER OF HER RBTS. WHEN SHE SEES ME PULLING UP TO THE BUILDING SHE WOULD START FUSSING AND CRYING AND EVEN SOMETIMES DURING PICK UP SHES CRYING SHES BEEN THERE 6MONTHS NOW AND HAS BEEN SWITCHED BETWEEN 5 DIFFERENT RBTS. IVE QUESTIONED WHY HAS SHE BEEN SWITCHED SO MANY TIMES AND THE ANSWER I GOT WAS "WELL WE HAVE SOME RBTS WHO HAS LEFT AND BLAH BLAH BLAH " BUT IVE ONLY SEEN MY CHILD WITH DIFFERENT RBTS THROUGHOUT THE 6 MONTHS SHES BEEN THERE
I haven’t seen any children mistreated but as a parent my self I can see how your child crying worries you. With my clinic kids switched rbts in order to generalize them between different people.
Hi! I see a voice therapist for myself and at the practice they see children with all types of disabilities. It is a speech therapy practice. This is just my opinion but seeing them with the kids and there approach may be better. Not to get your child to speak but how ever she may need to communicate. Or the length of time he or she is with them may be too long. Just my opinion that’s all. I had a brother 😇that was special needs & epilepsy I had to figure out different ways to help him & took different professionals before we found the right team and I totally understand if your baby doesn’t want to go in I’d definitely consider some options. I wish you and your baby the best.
😍 Handsome. But yessss your being super honest. LOL Rbt work can be challenging. Parents who are in denial and do not respect your line of work. People who do not trust the process.
Aw thank you 🙏🏽
Yes this process sometimes can take very long and progress can be very minimal. Then out of no where it clicks for the client. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Like ur Pros & Cons
Well explained
I'm about to be a rbt and I feel very conflicted now. I'm also a caregiver and rbt will at least pay better.
Thanks for being real! Good to know, I was thinking of doing it but I have 3 little kids an a wife, maybe its a bad fit if theres alot of movement with getting sessions/getting paid.. I also wanted to know if most companies have affordable health care for a family? Or if this job is for people without dependents? Thanks!
In my state, male RBT’s are so rare that they will pay them more even if they don’t have any experience. You’d be treated like a prize at any company lol. I understand that some parents prefer the RBT to be the same gender as their child, nothing wrong with that. It’s always been an issue of supply and demand, but women get really undercut sometimes & when you find out, it sucks.
I gathered.. I shadowed a male. Idk if this is sexist but when males r triggered. They're really triggered. But when not, they're really not. Lol dudes forever have this vibe to them where it's like female: sooo what r u thinking about? Males: ? Nothing. That's kinda to me what it's like working w/ males in a health field. But it's also annoying. Bc the battles they pick r ugh. & They do nt really necessarily excel at the nurturing thing. But I guess they're good for sterness & super "chill." Although not ever having a boy myself is a little awkward. But getting used to them is like plz focus on pottying. Also, we don't need to be playing at the sink all day. Or playing w/ their pp when sitting down. Moving along
I'm becoming an RBT through an online company that trains parents to become certified an employees the parents and pays them. This has been my only option as I have medicaid and can't find a facility that takes the insurance. I'll be honest I would never do this if it were me dealing with other people's children or other adults. Learning to accept my child has a disability is challenging to say the least, patience is journey and not a destination. I would say for anyone else looking to get into this field do your homework, and don't do it unless you have a real passion to make a difference in someone else's life.
I definitely agree that you should only do this job if you want to make a difference! Question so the the online company trains parents so you can become an rbt for your own child?
@@ramzitherbt Yes it's specifically designed to train parents to become an RBT. They help you pass the exam and get certified, they also have live meetings 3 times a week. Once the program is completed and you pass the exam, then your employment begins. It's only in most states with the exception of a few that don't have the program. I think its great because as the parent you get to be in full control of your child's progress. Also if someone wants to do RBT outside of their home, gives you good hands on experience and training.
I'm also a part of this parent training program and happen to see this post. The main reason I chose to do is to help my child and have a better understanding of ABA. The therapy agency we were currently using seems to not be able to keep their RBT's. The parent training they claimed to be doing was not implemented properly. I am realizing all this now after the courses. Doing this parent training program has been eye opening and finally there is real support for parents.
@@cameoninja Can you plz share the name of the training program?
@@jen10272001 Forta is training parents to deliver paid therapy to their own children who already have an ASD diagnosis
You can also find video lessons on firstpath autism
The autism partnership foundation offers free RBT training also
everything mentioned here is facts
You are very handsome. I recently got hired for an RBT and i am not comfortable going to clients houses because some people are dirty. I tried to find a clinic setting in NY but nothing has come up yet
Thank you! Let me know how your search goes
@@ramzitherbt I got rejected and one rbt job is keeping me on a hold and it's been 3 months.
@@tammerry9496 I’ve never heard of a hold before, what is that
@@ramzitherbt I want to work at a center and according to them they don't have a case or a client for me to work with. I'm not comfortable working in people's homes.
@@tammerry9496 try another company! I’m sure they’ll get you a client faster than the company your with currently
I hear you 😢😢😢
I honestly, had the same concerns about in home services because in clinic you cant move around lol
Kids will make u think on ur feet meanwhile my feet. I must have fat girl problems 😭
Much Love Bro! I am doing the required training now and you gave me alot of good points / heads up 💯 You still in the industry ?
Yessir Elijah! I am still in the industry currently.
I'm in training but I'm failing because one trainer keeps giving me exceptionally low scores compared to the others
You got this! You control your future.
They don’t care about us trust me
Yeah there are some good companies out there but a lot only think about $$$
Can we talk about online supervision and the impact of BCBAs, especially with new RBTs.
Yeah I can definitely make a video on that!
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Omg for real, bc we miss our old BCBA who came to some in person visits, the new one is located somewhere else and does every so often supervisions over zoom. They need a lot more BCBAs these companies need to stop being cheap as heck, I’m going to start complaining that the companies themselves need restructuring if they’re going to help children with ASD and the BTs need to get paid well and feel acknowledged and valued for better morale!!
Bro I am going above this and also including the fact that taxes are a b!t(4 and a half
Lmao I agreee man
I'm relocating to the states and I got this RBT Job opportunity at a clinic. I would appreciate it if you mention what benefits, advantages & disadvantages I should inquire about before I sign the Job contract.
I believe I have several videos stating the benefits and advantages of being an rbt. But to sum it up it’s a very fulfilling career.
How is working at csd (social dynamics)?
Do you have to be going to college in order to get hired in this profession?
No you don’t have to! That’s the best part
How many hours a day, do you work with a client.
I currently work 6-7 hours with a client
Do you have an Instagram page? Would like to ask some questions regarding this. Thanks
Na I don’t have an Instagram account. But you can always ask any questions here!
I feel like you're from Dearborn 🧐
Haha I’m Arab but not from Dearborn
I love the job but it has changed so much. The companies are taking advantage of so many families and techs... Companies have ruined the field.
I 100% agree with you. Finding the right company is a tough task. Many are in it just for the money
THIS! Omg
Do u have ig?